Navigating the Impact and Controversy of Daylight Saving Time

Experts warn that changing the clocks twice a year for daylight saving time can have negative health effects, disrupting sleep routines and impacting the body's circadian rhythm. Losing an hour of sleep in the spring is particularly disruptive. Sleep experts advocate for ending daylight-saving shifts due to the adverse effects on people's well-being. The time changes are more likely to affect sleep than traveling between time zones, as the brain struggles to adjust to sudden shifts. Efforts to end daylight saving time have failed to pass in Congress. Tips for getting consistent sound sleep include implementing a reverse alarm strategy, using warm water to wind down, limiting intense activity before bed, and seeking guidance from sleep coaches or reliable sleep sources.